Written By: Cassandra England At Saint Martin’s University, our school is surrounded by the great local & nearby businesses, in the environment of the Lacey and Olympia area. Some of our students’ favorite nearby haunts include The Wembley Soccer Shop and Gabi’s Olympic Cards and Comics. The first shop worth mentioning is the Wembley SoccerContinue reading “Shopping with The Saints: Comics and Cleats!”
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Kendrick Lamar’s Superbowl Halftime Show
Written By: Kamara White The Philadelphia Eagles dominated the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 2025, securing a 40-22 victory to claim their second championship. The Eagles’ performance was a complete team effort, with quarterback, Jalen Hurts leading the charge. According to ESPN, Hurts passed for 221 yards, threw two touchdowns, and added a rushingContinue reading “Kendrick Lamar’s Superbowl Halftime Show “
New Hobbies To Try in 2025
By: Lylah Tran “Leisure activities can immediately improve subjective well-being by eliciting positive emotions, which may contribute to long-term stress-coping strategies,” Human Performance Research Institute Yoshitaka Iwasaki explains. Engaging in hobbies activates the brain’s reward system, potentially reducing stress and enhancing cognitive flexibility (Dutcher 2023). However, individual experiences may vary. University students often juggle coursework,Continue reading “New Hobbies To Try in 2025”
Nationwide TikTok Ban Sparks Debate Over Security and Free Expression
By: Lylah Tran On Sunday, Millions of U.S. TikTok users woke up to find the popular video-sharing app inaccessible, following a federal ban requiring ByteDance–TikTok’s China-based parent company–to sell its U.S. operations or face extermination from app stores. The ban passed by Congress in April with bipartisan support led to Google and Apple pulling TikTokContinue reading “Nationwide TikTok Ban Sparks Debate Over Security and Free Expression”
The Phantom Regret: A Day on the Set of a Student Production
Written By: Cassandra England Spring is a time for rebirth and new beginnings. However, here at Saint Martin’s, the spring semester marks one full year completed for first-years and the end of an era for the senior class. With the hustle and bustle of the holidays finally over, the spring semester brings about new opportunitiesContinue reading “The Phantom Regret: A Day on the Set of a Student Production”
Advice for a Successful Spring Semester
Written By: Mina Del Pilar The start of a new semester can be tough for a lot of people. Getting adjusted to new classes, friends, and schedules is a great undertaking. It takes time for people to find their flow again. Here are 5 essential things to do this semester to maximize your success! Continue reading “Advice for a Successful Spring Semester”
The Good Reasons To See Wicked in Theaters!
By: Mina Del Pilar Wicked: The Musical has been a staple in the musical theater scene for years since its debut showing on October 8, 2003, and its official Broadway debut on October 30, 2003. Following the story of Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West from the Wizard of Oz, audiences witness what madeContinue reading “The Good Reasons To See Wicked in Theaters!”
Pack the Pav 2025: Celebrating Saints Spirit at Saint Martin’s University
Written By: Sahar Yousofi On a chilly winter evening, the Marcus Pavilion was anything but cold. The Pav radiated warmth, energy, and school spirit as Saint Martin’s University hosted its much-anticipated annual ‘Pack the Pav’ event. The Pavilion roared with excitement, a long-standing campus tradition that celebrates the Saint’s spirit and unites the community inContinue reading “Pack the Pav 2025: Celebrating Saints Spirit at Saint Martin’s University”
The Belltower Reboot: A Fresh Start for SMU’s Student-Run Newspaper
Written By: Kamara White Saint Martin’s University’s student newspaper, The Belltower, is undergoing a major reboot this spring following the retirement of its previous advisor and former SMU Professor, Doug Barker, and the departure of nearly all its staff members. With new leadership and a fresh team assembled, the publication is geared up for aContinue reading “The Belltower Reboot: A Fresh Start for SMU’s Student-Run Newspaper”
The Voice of the Students
Amista Mariana Lujan, Staff Writer The issue of the financial crisis that was left after School Year 2022 to 2023 has impacted a lot of people here in the Saint Martin’s University. We at the Saint Martin’s Bell tower have highlighted the impact it has had on the faculty and staff, and we have presentedContinue reading “The Voice of the Students”
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